Tim Sherwood has developed an unhealthy obsession with his position as Tottenham manager and believes he could no longer live without the pressures the job brings.

Despite having to deal with constant speculation regarding the postand the likes of Louis van Gaal and Mauricio Pochettino continually linked with his job, the former Blackburn midfielder has found it addictive.

"Any day in management is a learning curve," Sherwood said.

"It's been a baptism of fire, to be honest. It's certainly one I've relished. My family are saying "why?' but it's something that's in me and I'm a winner.

"I will make myself ill before I don't succeed. That's the drive I've had as a manager and I've had in life and I'm going to do it."